iscd IN THE MEDIA :: Wentworth Courier 28 October 2009

on October 28, 2009 iscd saw its' founding Director's colour trend forecast published in the Wentworth Courier as well as numerous other publications following the Trend Seminar earlier this month. 'Bright Future' as part of 'Explosion of Colour' article goes into the details of the Vivid colour palette, predicted for fashion, colour and design in 2010/2011.

INSPIRATION :: Colour by Istocia

Have fun with colour. Watch the different colour combinations come to life as you create interesting colour schemes . . . just don’t end up with the paint on you as these guys did when they expressed their creativity with colour to WHAT NEW YORK USE TO BE by The Kills.

on Vimeo.

INSPIRATION :: Hirzberger Events - Digital Wallpaper

WE LOVE :: Collections by Colour

The perfect rainy day activity, or for the visual artist interested in mixed media. take inspiration from this budding Colour Designer, and create installations using objects around the home.

Sydney Architecture Festival - Monday 5 October 2009

Why not head into the city of Sydney on the Monday of the long weekend and enjoy the harbor cities architecture?

The Sydney Architecture Festival is a joint venture between the Australian Architecture Association, Australian Institute of Architects (NSW Chapter) and the NSW Architects Registration Board। Our organisations have common ground in our efforts to create a better understanding of architecture. The Sydney Architectural Festival aims to:

· enable the community to participate in and enjoy the history and architecture of Sydney

· engage children and young people in design experiences through competitions and group activities

· contribute to community engagement in relation to the challenges of achieving a sustainable built environment

· promote Sydney’s cultural identity as a contemporary city of quality architecture

· develop partnerships with organisations engaged in activities relevant to our primary objectives of celebration: developing the community’s appreciation and enjoyment of good architecture and education: communicating the importance of good design in achieving a sustainable, healthy and culturally rich built environment.

iscd was invited to be involved in the festival informing and inspiring about the importance of colour in the built environment. iscd will be running workshops throughout the festival.

Passionate life led in colour

International School of Colour and Design graduate, Kerry Copp was recently featured in The Sunday Telegraph’s Career One lift out. Kerry completed a Colour Design Diploma and Interior Styling Diploma and has since opened up her own business, Inspirations Paint and Colour. This year Kerry had her colour work selected for the finals of the Master Painter Association awards – congratulations Kerry.

Designers show their colours

iscd Relationship Manager and Colour Designer, Elodie Bilanycz offers professional advise in the Western Australian Habitat Magazine.

iscd educator offers Australian H&G Professional Advice

Professional advice from iscd colour design educator Cherie Karlsson.

INSPIRATION :: Parroquet

Born out of a lifelong fascination with science photography and nature documentaries, Parroquet showcases a body of work by fashion photographer Sølve Sundsbø, comprising eight film shorts and a selection of photographs.

Showcase of iscd Student Talent

At iscd’ recent graduation close to 20 students was acknowledged with High Achievement, having their major works selected and awarded by the Design Industries high profiles. As you read on, we have selected some of the many outstanding entries to share with you.

Daniella Kilov’s story board for an ‘Outdoor Dining’ experience was awarded Murobond’s prestigious Excellence in both Colour Design and Interior Styling, aimed at our multi-talented Dual Diploma graduates.

Mary Maybury’s ‘Rusk International’ hair salon business imaging board was awarded Murobond’s prestigious Pure Colour prize.

Donna Youssef’s creation for a franchised evening bar, suited for the inner city, won her Porter’s Original Paint’s Excellence in Colour Design.

Heather Mead’s take on rejuvenating a therapeutic medical clinic caught the eye of Dulux paint house and won her the Award of Creative Colour Application.

Lisa Lam took home the Laminex Award for Creativity for her French inspired dining style, quaintly titled ‘Le Dauphin’.

Nikki Lisle recently featured in Sydney’s NorthSide Courier for her modern bedroom creation, winning her the Warwick Fabrics Award of Excellence in Interior Styling.

Claudia Maher’s contemporary pattern gave her the Porter’s Original Paint's Wallpaper Design Award for following a brief with original creativity.

Award winning iscd Diploma in Surface Design graduate, Claudia Maher, shows some of her creative work in progress, finding inspiration from natural line work and bright, colourful elements.

Christine Bell’s ‘Fern Ball’ in true repeat and register won her recognition by Mokum Textiles for their Design Award.

All our graduates are our true success stories, and our industry recognition shows that!

INSPIRATION :: colour

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INSPIRATION :: colour from nature

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